- Position Title
- Internal Revenue Agent (Returns Classification Specialist)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11987874P-SBB-0512-12 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 12, 2023 to Monday, June 26, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
2.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate - Are you a current career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee? You can view a copy of your most recent SF-50 to determine if you are Competitive Service. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2".)
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential and the same work schedule (e.g., permanent, seasonal, etc.) of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
Preferences
1.
How many performance related awards, (including time off in lieu of monetary), or quality step increases have you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement?
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
2.
Please list the names of any performance related awards and/or quality step increases you have received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement and the dates (MMDDYYYY) of the awards. (For example: Performance Award, 02/02/2019).
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
3.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
4.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04.
(limit 250 characters)
5.
What is your current position title?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES (ALSO MEETS GRADE 5 QUALIFICATIONS): INTERNAL
A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance.
OR
A bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above.
OR
Currently or previously held an Internal Revenue Agent GS-0512 position for at least one year
AND
Minimum Qualifications GS-12:
In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience with progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required the application of professional accounting principles, theory, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities; Experience with the interpretation and application of Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; Experience with business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; Experience in corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; Experience interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business related professions. Experience preparing written reports and analyses, and articulating and communicating results and analyses orally and in writing.
Throughout the online application process, you will be asked a series of questions that will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and rating and ranking for this position. Your responses to these questions will be further verified against the information provided in your resume, transcripts, and/or any other documents provided. The level and quality of your knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated throughout the hiring process.
1.
Please confirm that you understand your responses will be verified against the information provided in your resume, transcripts, and/or other documents provided during the application process?
You must submit a copy of all of your college transcripts by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date or date stipulated in this announcement. Failure to submit all the transcripts, clearly showing the accounting courses required, by the closing date or date stipulated in this announcement may result in a determination of "Not Qualified." These copies do not have to be official/certified copies at this point, though official/certified copies will be necessary if selected.
2.
Do you understand that you must submit all college transcripts by the closing date or date stipulated in this announcement, and that failure to provide all the transcripts may result in a "Not Qualified" determination?
3.
GS-12
Have you worked in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment performing accounting or auditing work that required the application of professional accounting principles, theories, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities?
Have you worked in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment performing accounting or auditing work that required the application of professional accounting principles, theories, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities?
4.
GS-12
Have you worked in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment whereby you interpreted and applied Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations?
Have you worked in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment whereby you interpreted and applied Federal tax law for individuals, business and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations?
5.
GS-12
Have you worked in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment whereby you worked with business and trade practices to advise on tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition?
Have you worked in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment whereby you worked with business and trade practices to advise on tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition?
6.
GS-12
Do you have at least one year of experience working in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment where you authored legal opinions, decisions, determinations, or proposals on matters involving the application of federal tax laws, rules, and/or regulations?
Do you have at least one year of experience working in a professional accounting, auditing, or legal environment where you authored legal opinions, decisions, determinations, or proposals on matters involving the application of federal tax laws, rules, and/or regulations?
7.
GS-12
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-12 level.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-12 level.
8.
Select the response that most accurately reflects your highest level of experience working in a professional tax, accounting or auditing environment.
9.
Select all of the following which relate to your experience(s) working in a professional tax environment.
10.
Which or the following best describes your experience working in a professional accounting/auditing environment?
11.
Which of the following have you successfully prepared or assisted with preparing in a professional business environment?
12.
Which of the following audit techniques do you use in determining unreported income?
13.
Which of the following statements best describe your auditing and accounting experience?
14.
Which of the following best describes your accounting knowledge and/or auditing capabilities?
15.
Which of the following actions have you taken in conducting an audit, working a case, or preparing a tax return?
16.
Which of the following research tools have you used to resolve tax issues?
17.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience related to researching and interpreting tax laws?
18.
Which of the following tax-related experience(s) do you have?
19.
Are you proficient using any of the following accounting software programs: Intuit QuickBooks, Quicken, FreshBooks, Oracle NetSuite, Zoho Books, GoDaddy Online Bookkeeping, Plooto, ZarMoney, Wave Financial, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Xero, Melio, and/or Other?
20.
Please indicate which accounting software program(s), identified in the previous question, are you most proficient in using?
(limit 50 characters)
21.
Which of the following courses have you successfully completed? These may have been completed in an educational or professional work environment.
22.
Which of the following methods of accounting, or books and records have you used in examining a case or supporting your client?
23.
Which of the following specialized issues have you addressed and/or audited?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified determination?
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.